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Ep. 69: Did State Farm Buy Itself A Judge? Sep 01, 2018

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State Farm is facing a trial this week over allegations that it spent millions of dollars to get a justice elected to the Illinois Supreme Court who later overturned a billion dollar verdict against the insurance giant. Law360 trials reporter Cara Salvatore, who will be in the courtroom for the trial, stops by to give us all the details. Also this week, we discuss Trump’s efforts to reshape the judiciary; a major ruling on the foreign reach of U.S. bribery laws; and a Texas federal judge with a penchant for outlandish opinions.

Ep. 68: What The Cohen & Manafort News Means For Trump Aug 25, 2018

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Within minutes on Tuesday two of President Trump’s closest confidants -- his former attorney Michael Cohen and the one-time chairman of his presidential campaign Paul Manafort -- became felons. What do you need to know to understand Cohen’s plea agreement and Manafort’s conviction? This week we’re joined by white collar ace and former federal prosecutor Seth Waxman to take a deeper look at what these watershed developments mean for the Trump administration.

Ep. 67: Disabled Attorneys Fight For A Place In The Law Aug 17, 2018

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For disabled attorneys, the legal profession can be a lonely place. In the hypercompetitive pursuit of clients and partnership slots, they may feel pressure to downplay their disability out of fear of facing bias and stigma. And while many law firms offer affinity groups for female, minority and LGBTQ attorneys, fewer mention disabilities in their diversity efforts. On this week’s show, we dive into these challenges with reporters Brandon Lowrey and Erin Coe, who each reported recently on disabled attorneys’ fight for their place in the law. A transcript of this week’s episode is available at https://go.law360.com/2MiJn3z

Ep. 66: Will West Virginia Impeach Its Entire Supreme Court? Aug 11, 2018

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West Virginia lawmakers this week took the unprecedented step of launching impeachment proceedings against the entire state Supreme Court, citing more than $3 million the justices spent on office renovations along with other allegations of negligence and corruption. Host Amber McKinney breaks down the judicial chaos unfolding in her home state, while Bill and Alex discuss the insider trading indictment of U.S. Representative Chris Collins, and a judge’s refusal to let Cadwalader call experts to the stand during an upcoming legal malpractice trial.

Ep. 65: Investing 101 -- How NYU Beat Retirement Fund Mismanagement Claims Aug 04, 2018

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Universities across the country are facing a flurry of lawsuits that claim they cost workers millions by mismanaging retirement portfolios, but this week, in the first case to reach trial, NYU beat those allegations in court. Law360 senior benefits reporter Emily Brill joins the show to break down how exactly they did it. Also on this week's show, we discuss a BigLaw attorney who suggested his opponent's pregnancy was a delay tactic; and a California high court ruling that Starbucks must actually pay its workers for all the time they work

Ep. 64: The Murky Ethics Of The Trump-Cohen Tapes Jul 28, 2018

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Michael Cohen didn’t commit a crime under New York law when he secretly recorded conversations with now-President Donald Trump, but the practice strongly suggests a toxic attorney-client relationship and could amount to an ethics breach. Law360’s senior legal ethics reporter provides insight on this week’s show, which also includes a “Trade Law with A-Law” segment and touches on the drugmaker who lost its bid to shield patents using Native American tribal immunity.

Ep. 63: Why MGM Sued Las Vegas Mass Shooting Victims Jul 21, 2018

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Our main story this week is an unusual lawsuit filed by MGM Resorts against the victims of last year’s mass shooting in Las Vegas -- and the public relations nightmare that followed. We’ll also break down a jury’s billion-dollar verdict against Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder; a judge’s rejection of a labor law settlement for McDonald’s; and a bizarre freedom of the press story that saw a judge deleting portions of the Los Angeles Times. We’re also asking for your help. Go to the ABA Journal’s website at http://www.abajournal.com/blawgs/web100/ and nominate us to appear on their annual Web 100 Amici list that compiles the best of the legal web, including podcasts like Pro Say. Hurry! Nominations are due by Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Ep. 62: Who Is Brett Kavanaugh? Jul 14, 2018

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We’re talking all things Brett Kavanaugh, the 53-year-old judge who President Donald Trump selected this week to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court. The political battle lines are already forming in Washington D.C, but who is the man himself? With help from Law360 high court reporter Jimmy Hoover, we'll unpack it all — from Kavanaugh's resume, to his biggest rulings, to his writing style and judicial philosophy.

Ep. 61: SUPREME COURT SPECIAL - Cases, Kennedy & Key Stats Jul 07, 2018

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This week's Pro Say is our Supreme Court special, where we step back and take a look at the lessons from the 2017 term. This term the justices considered some blockbuster cases, but the outcomes weren't exactly what many court watchers expected. Willy Jay, co-chair of Goodwin Procter's appellate litigation practice comes on the show to break down the action, including what to expect now that Justice Anthony Kennedy has retired. Also this week, we talk about all the key stats you need to know to understand the impact of the high court's actions this year.

Ep. 60: The SCOTUS Term’s Dizzying Final Week Jun 30, 2018

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Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court dominated the headlines, but the final week of the term also saw the court uphold President Donald Trump’s travel ban and deal a significant blow to organized labor. Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Doug Chin joins us to discuss his state’s failed challenge of the president’s controversial ban, and Law360 employment reporter Vin Gurrieri stops by to explain the justices’ union opinion. Also in this week’s packed show, we’ll discuss Justice Kennedy’s announcement, a few other major SCOTUS rulings, and just how old you can be before one firm forces you to retire.

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